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This course provides an introductory overview of audio synthesis and visual programming using Native Instruments' Reaktor Software. Students will receive an in-depth look into various audio synthesis methods, including: additive, subtractive, sampling, wavetable, physical modeling, and granular synthesis, as well as the various types of modulation synthesis. Students will also learn about the history of the synthesizer and electronic music, and will take a look at many of the current sound design trends in electronic music.
Additional topics include:
• Sound + waveform characteristics (Timbre)
• Modulation/filters/envelopes
• MIDI/OSC
• Analog + digital signals
• Signal flow
• DAWs/sequencing
• Sound design
• Audio effects
• Production techniques
• Audio warping/FFT
Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.
Understanding of the development of early 20th century synthesizers.
Understanding of the development of monophonic and polyphonic analog synthesizers.
Understanding of the development of Samplers, Drum Machines, and Sequencers.
Understanding of the development of digital synthesizer algorithms such as FM, Granular, and Physical Modelling.
Understanding of the basics of sound, such as loudness, envelopes, overtones/partials/harmonics, and timbre.
Understanding of the basics of digital audio, such as sampling and bit depth.
Understanding of how each of the following synthesis algorithms works: Subtractive, AM/RM/FM, Drum, Wavetable, Granular, Physical Modelling, and Additive.
Ability to build each of the synthesis algorithms discussed in this course using simple building blocks in Reaktor.
Ability to program in Reaktor and modify existing synths.
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